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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

Oh my, that last one (bottom right) looks like a goatse homage.

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

"Over the years the Potbelly dominion has expanded to encompass two hundred locations, much of it in the Midwest and Texas. Originally the outgrowth of an antique store, ..."

An antique store in Chicago. Seems worth pointing out since those unfamiliar might otherwise think that Potbelly was a DC institution.

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Tijuana Dog

Wow, that certainly rivals our Chicago-style for toppings. Wonder if I can find one of those around here -- maybe up in Rogers Park...

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

Oh my, that last one (bottom right) looks like a goatse homage.

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

"Over the years the Potbelly dominion has expanded to encompass two hundred locations, much of it in the Midwest and Texas. Originally the outgrowth of an antique store, ..."

An antique store in Chicago. Seems worth pointing out since those unfamiliar might otherwise think that Potbelly was a DC institution.

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Tijuana Dog

Wow, that certainly rivals our Chicago-style for toppings. Wonder if I can find one of those around here -- maybe up in Rogers Park...

From Talk

Regional Fast Food Chains

Wow, well over 100 comments and no mention of Runza, the pride of Nebraska. Just had some on a SF-to-Chicago roadtrip, and was surprised at how decent it was. Plus, their "frings" -- fries and onion rings in one pouch -- is a brilliant idea.

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Chicago: Gettin' Sauced at Honky Tonk Barbecue

Yep, seriously good barbecue. I only wish it were easier for this far-North Sider to get to.

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UK's Top Chefs Take Twitter Recipe Challenge

"Score 2kg bass w/10cmslashes & fill w/olvoil/dill/bay/lemjuice/whtwine/salt. Grill6-8m per/side."

Cutting out " per" at the end there would have given him four more characters.

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Spread Heads Spew Condiments onto Your Food

This would work best with that green ketchup Heinz came out with a number of years ago.

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Crochet Your Own Pie Beret

Cinnamon Cooper (whom Serious Eats profiled last year) created a "baby tart" hat pattern back in 2003. Perfect for little ones who are too small for a whole pie.

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Epicurious' Top 10 Food Trends for 2009

If Chicago's trends are any indication, Indian or Ethiopian is the new Thai. Peruvian may be diverse, but it's still pretty obscure.

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Christmas-Ornament-Shaped Coke Bottles

If they come in a Diet Coke variety, someone should work out a way to pair them with Mentos for a grenade effect.

From A Hamburger Today

Gourmet White Castle Hamburger Stuffing Is Just a Bad Idea

Yeah, beer was a bad idea -- yeasty, hoppy bitterness isn't a good replacement for chicken stock, which is salty and savory.

And using fries in addition to bread cubes was probably overkill. The bread is there to soak up liquid -- and so would the potatoes.

From Serious Eats

A Taste of Detroit in Chicago at Steve's Deli

I hadn't realized Vernor's was a rarity in Chicago. I see it fairly frequently, and it's available by the 12-pack in Jewel and Dominick's (or at least it was last time I went soda shopping).

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In Videos: Unbelievable Can Throwing Skills

There's always the possibility that this is a compendium of successful throws -- with the multitude of misses cut out through the magic of video.

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Fine Falafel at Oasis Cafe in the Chicago Loop

Don't feel bad, emilydev, it's very easy to miss. But too bad you didn't get to try it!

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Vintage Candy Monday: Big Cherry

I don't mind the occasional maraschino cherry, but Big Cherry is disgusting. Far too sweet, almost to the point of bitter.

From Slice

Gino's East: One of the Best Deep-Dish Pizzas in Chicago

Let any visitors end up in Edgewater and find themselves very disappointed, it should be noted that Gino's North is entirely unrelated to Gino's East. They do serve pizza, but it's thin crust and bares no resemblance to Gino's East's deep dish. (It's pretty good, though, if you're OK with thin crust.)

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Vintage Candy Monday: The Charleston Chew

I go with the best of both worlds: I freeze and crack it, then let it warm up so it's soft and chewy. :)

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Vintage Candy Monday: The Charleston Chew

I worked in the park district concession stand in high school, and Charleston Chew was one of our most popular candies. I wish I saw it in stores more often.

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Shanghai Inn, a Good Egg (Roll) in Chicago

Shanghai Inn is near my office, and it looks so dark and unattended from the exterior that I thought it was closed. Guess I'll have to check it out one of these days.

Have you been to Orange Garden, on Irving Park? That's my main American Chinese dig.

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The Serious Eats Doughnut Glossary

Growing up in Minnesota, we didn't actually have a ton of local doughnut shops at the time, so we had to get them from grocery bakeries.

My local grocery store had both long john's AND eclairs - the key difference being the filling. Long Johns had none and sometimes had sprinkles or coconut topping - where as eclairs were filled evil.

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

Whew. I didn't see the little diagrams at first. I thought the "Bunny" was something... horrible. Horrible. *shudder*

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Serious Eats City Guide: Chicago

also you can check out Flo, Toast, and Over Easy... All do a pretty good job. Have fun!

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Serious Eats City Guide: Chicago

Gepperths is a wonderful place owned by wonderful people. Agreed.

My favorite breakfast is Lula Cafe up in Lincoln Square- food is great. service can be touch and go, but if you're out for a slow Sunday brunch, no big deal, have a cocktail, it's the weekend :) expect a wait, and don't be surprised by all of the too cool for themselves hipsters.

Lou Mitchell's is just ok- but gives fresh donuts on the weekend as you wait and milk duds to kids

From Serious Eats

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

I'm glad I don't like eating mooncakes anyway because I'm not sure I could look at them the same way again.

From Serious Eats

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

All of the Chinese names for them have to do with the Mahjong game as well. It's quite funny.

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

That last one there is about the most vulgar thing I've ever seen.

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Butt-Shaped Mooncakes

I sent this to my husband. His response:

"I bet they taste like ass."

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Serious Eats City Guide: Chicago

Wow Mr. Nagrant you really got some stones thrown at you in the comment section. While I have only lived in Chicago for two years I think your review is really exceptional. The mentioning of pequod's, Al's and GEPPERTHS! I think you really got it down, awesome summary!

Please note indigenous Chicagoans there is no mention of LouMalnatis here. Mostly because its not good.

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Serious Eats City Guide: Chicago

I am looking for a best breakfast place in Chicago . Funkyness encouraged since I am of the Friendly Toast, Portsmouth, NH school.

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

I love this place and so sad that there are none in North Jersey where I have moved.....was in Philly the other day and planned a stop on the way home....got the tuna, no cheese, pickles - L&T and HOT PEPPERS.....also bought 2 jars of the peppers to bring home. A few weeks ago I had to eat with a co-worker at a Quizno's and made them toast the tuna with no cheese and they asked 3 times and even had the manager come to verify what I had requested. Sadly that wasn't even close to having a Potbelly sandwich. After I ate the other day, I regretted not getting the large - I contemplated ordering a 2nd regular but thought the staff might think I have an eating disorder - the only disorder is that I don't have a Potbelly near me!

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

Here's a poster of a Chicago Hot Dog that you may be interested in. http://www.viennabeef.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=17&DEPARTMENT_ID=36 I've had one of these framed on my kitchen wall for at least 15 years.

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

The Newark Style Italian Hot Dog is mostly found in North Jersey. The few places outside of this area that make an authentic one are made by people who grew up in or near Newark. These establishments are in what I consider slightly south of Central Jersey.

Jersey Joe's in Port Monmouth makes a very good Italian Hot Dog http://www.jjoes.com/

Frankly Burgers and More in Freehold does as well. http://franklyburgers.com/

I've been to both of these places several times.

Another that I would recommend is Jersey Dogs in Wrightstown. http://jerseydogsonline.com/Home_Page.html

I haven't been here, but a friend of mine has and said it's excellent. Holly Moore also likes it. http://www.hollyeats.com/JerseyDogsWrights.htm

JoJo's is in Toms River, but I would stay away as the others mentioned are much better. Also stay away from the pizzeria versions (except for Dickie Dees in Newark) because they are not authentic. Meaning that instead of using traditional pizza bread they use a sub roll. Many don't use an all beef dog, which is a must for this sandwich. Some grill or steam rather than fry or saute the ingredients. And the bastardized versions also use french fries instead of potatoes cut in chunks or thinly sliced, which resemble home fries.

It might be worth your while to make a trip to North Jersey. Aside from being the area where this sandwich originated (with Jimmy Buff's in 1932), North Jersey has what I consider the widest variety of styles of hot dogs as well as the best on the planet. Jimmy Buff's has 3 locations, and if you want to visit one, I can make sure that Jimmy will be there to meet you. Tommy's in Elizabeth also makes a top notch Italian Hot Dog that many people consider the absolute best.

http://www.jimmybuff.com/display.php?page=home

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

The Italian is definitely going to happen eventually. But I have to get myself to NJ to try one first.

Any suggestions on where to find a good one in South Jersey, or not too far from Philly?

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

And don't count out New Jersey! We have the Texas Weiner, the dirty water dog, and all other styles. Especially the Newark style Italian Hot Dog, which no other area has. Now that would make for a good print.

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

Thanks for the kudos & suggestions.. they're all going on the list!

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Hot Dog of the Week Art Prints for Sale

Dear Hawk Krall: Please make a Pittsburgh "O" Dog print. Even though you are from Philly, don't hate on the 'burgh. We like you and will buy your wares. Thanks!

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America's Regional Hot Dog Styles

I have eaten Hot dogs on 5 continents and almost 1/2 of America, probably about 150 cities in my travels. I would have to say none so far even compare to Rhode Island's, their "Hot Weiner" all the way are the best! They are small mild hot dogs served on a steamed bun with some kind of meat sauce, mustard, onions and celery salt! Addictive...I eat about 6 when I go to RI.

In Rhode Island they also sold hot dogs in the raw at the market under the brand "Saugy's" and these were the best I have ever bought, very mild, made with veal,pork and beef with a snap from the natural casing. I have a friend who ships them to me in Florida. You can also buy the New York System's Weenie Meat Sauce online at www.olneyvillenysystem.com and make them at home. It is easy to make and tastes like the real thing, I use the Saugy's brand with this meat sauce and I think it might even be better! You make them in this order..place dog in fresh steamed bun, a generous amount of plain yellow mustard, then top with a heaping pile of the meat sauce, then top that with the finely diced onions and shake some celery salt on top. Do not forget the celery salt on top..it's important. You'll Love it!

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

By far, the best Potbelly sandwich is a meatball with hot peppers, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. I've tried everything on and off their menu (ask about the secret sandwiches) and it's the one I always come back to. I'm mildly concerned about moving away, because what will I eat when I need a hot sandwich fix?

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

THANK YOU! I had been avoiding Potbelly for years - thinking it would be too heavy/bready. After reading the article and comments, headed immediately to the nearest Potbelly and had the Italian (no lettuce ... warm lettuce gives me the heebies) and adored the hot peppers and chocolate malt. Going back tomorrow for a salad.

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

So funny to see this in my email. I was JUST (i.e., two minutes ago) fantasizing about quitting my job and opening a Potbelly near my Wall St. office. (Seriously, lunch options suck around here, I'm jealous of everyone who works in midtown.)

I, too, am a DC transplant and miss my vegetarian yum sandwiches. And the cookie on the (strawberry) milkshake straw - loved it!

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Potbelly Sandwich Works: Big Sandwiches for a Small Price

I'm craving Potbelly now...a sub chain that also serves milkshakes!

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